I think.It’s been a bumpy ride getting here. Last year was not a great year, writing-wise, for me. I found myself starting and stopping projects and I really worried I’ve lost my writing mojo. It’s a crippling fear that only intensifies when your...

Photo Courtesy of Morgue File I’m currently 28,000 words into the next installment of the Calendar Girls series, HOMECOMING IN NOVEMBER. After spending a year working on a manuscript I just couldn’t bring to fruition, it feels great to have my groove...

Throughout time, all artists have been inspired by those who came before them. But when does the use of someone else’s idea blur the line between “inspiration” and “theft?”Note I’m not talking about plagiarism, which is a worse...

I’ve been working (off and on) on WAITING IN THE WINGS for almost a year now. I know there are readers saying, “Come on already! How long can it take to write a book?”Depends on the book. Some books basically write themselves and can be completed in...

Sigh! It’s happening again. Every few months or so, something brings out the ugly author. Maybe it’s lunar. We creative types are often driven by the phases of the moon. Maybe it’s the solitude of our craft. We tend to immerse ourselves in our own...

For health reasons, my doctor insisted I have to give up caffeine (temporarily, thankyousweetbabyjesus). When she first gave me this order, I nearly spilled my coffee, laughing. Why is this funny? Because I’m the girl that has a Keurig on her desk at work....